MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC Vs EXPRESS FC – 2026/27 OPENER

The Eastern Giants Begin The New Campaign At Home!

Startimes Uganda Premier League

BUL FC Vs Express FC

FUFA Technical Center-Njeru

Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026

Kick-off: 4:00 pm

The wait is over! BUL’s 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League campaign kicks off on Sunday, 30th August, 2026 when the Eastern Giants host Express FC at the FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru, 4pm.

BUL FC launched a re-building process after finishing nineth last term, and the new-look-team has been impressive during the preparation period.

Practice matches have shown that the new faces have fused well with the old crop of players – promising to begin the new season on a good note.

HEAD TO HEAD

BUL FC and Express FC have faced off 21 times in the past ten years.
History favours the Eastern Giants with nine victories, and seven draws. Express have five wins only, to their name.

P21 W9 D7 L5

LAST FIVE MEETINGS (SUPL)

BUL FC is unbeaten in the past five league meetings with Express (3 Wins, 2 Draws):

24th Apr 2026: Express FC 0-2 BUL FC
30th Oct 2025: BUL FC 0-0 Express FC

12th Feb 2025: Express FC 0-2 BUL FC.

21st Nov 2024:BUL FC 1-1 Express FC

20th Apr 2024: BUL FC 2-0 Express FC.

TEAM NEWS

We have a lot of new faces in the squad this season, and almost all the players are fit and ready for the opener.

It’s only Walter Ochora and George Kadu who will require late fitness tests, while Edward Satulo is ruled out after being diagnosed with malaria.

COACH’S REMARKS:

Alex Isabirye Musongola

“I want to thank God for the gift of life and for enabling us to reach the 2026/27 season.” “We are fully ready for our league opener because we have prepared well for this moment.”

“It is an advantage to play at home in front of our fans, and that is a big motivation for us.”

“We did not finish well last season, and our target this season is to fight for three points in every game we play, starting tomorrow.”

PLAYER’S REMARKS – BRADDY WOKORACH:

“We cannot wait to face Express FC tomorrow because we have been preparing for this throughout the entire preseason.”

“Every player is locked in, we know what is at stake, and all we are aiming for is a strong start.“

“To the BUL FC fans, last season was not our best, but we promise you an exciting season this time. I urge you to come in big numbers tomorrow to rally behind us.“

Match Coverage:

The game will be live on Sanyuka Prime, and our social media channels will provide a good account of the action with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report and match highlights.

Twitter: @bulfc1
Facebook: Bul Football Club-Jinja
Instagram: bulfc
YouTube: BUL FC TV
WhatsApp channel: BUL FOOTBALL CLUB.
Threads: bulfc1

Match officials

Referee – Kimayo Stephen
Assistant Referee 1 – Mironso Azed
Assistant Referee 2 – Lulenzi Sharif
Fourth Official – Nasser Kirya
Referee Assessor – Adipo Catherine
Technical Officer – Mutenza Nathan
General Coordinator – Waiswa Ajab

Let’s make the FTC-Njeru a fortress from day one!